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Samsung VP-M50 Owner's Instruction Book

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Video Camcorder

VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54
VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53
Hi
VP-M54
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
8mm
ELECTRONICS

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  • Page 1: Video Camcorder

    ENGLISH Video Camcorder VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54 VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53 VP-M54 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product meets the intent of Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE. ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Table of Contents Features ...8 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View...9, 10, 11 OSD (On Screen Display) ...12 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder ...14 Remote Control ...15 Self Recording with the Remote Control ...15 Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap...16 Lithium Battery Installation...17 Connecting the Power Source ...18 To use AC Power Adapter ...18...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-M53/M54 only) ...31 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ...32 XDR/BLC...33 Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ...34 DSE (Digital Special Effect) in CAMERA mode...36 Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME ...38 Selecting and Recording a Title ...40 Fade In and Out ...42 PIP ...43 Snap Shot ...44...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.
  • Page 5 Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window.
  • Page 6 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5~7 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against unexpected battery discharge.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the hand strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better shooting. (see page 16) Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged. Precautions regarding the video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads.

  • Page 8: Features

    The PIP function shows where the center of image is while shooting in Digital Zoom of the Camera mode. (see page 43) XDR/BLC BLC for VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53. When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the XDR/BLC function. (see page 33)

  • Page 9: Front View/Side View/Rear View

    9. FADE FADE works in CAMERA mode. (see page 42) 10. XDR/BLC XDR/BLC works in CAMERA mode. (BLC for VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53, see page 33) 11. POWER switch (see page 18) - CAMERA : Select to shoot. - OFF : Select to turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 16. MENU ON/OFF 23. C.RESET 24. DISPLAY 16. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 17. ENTER (see page 30) ENTER works in MENU mode. 18. MENU dial Menu dial works in MENU mode.
  • Page 11 37. BATTERY EJECT 38. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode. (VP-M53/M54 only, see page 44) D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode. (VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52 only, see page 30) 39. Recharging Indicator (see page 19) ENGLISH 27. Cassette holder 38. SNAP SHOT/D.ZOOM 29.

  • Page 12: Osd (On Screen Display)

    Manual Focus (see page 32) Indicates manual focus is on. Auto Focus is not displayed. e. XDR/BLC (see page 33) (BLC for VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53) Indicates XDR or BLC is activating. Program AE (see page 34) Indicates Program AE mode is activating.
  • Page 13 Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) Time (see page 38) Indicates the time of the shooting. k. Title (see page 40) Indicates the title of the recording. It is superimposed on the scene. Self diagnosis (see page 55) (TAPE, TAPE END) Checks the operation of the Camcorder.

  • Page 14: Accessories Supplied With Camcorder

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Basic Accessory 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 18) 2. AC cord. (see page 18) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 19) 4.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (VP-M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54) Description of Parts 1. Start/Stop (see page 23) 2. Self Timer 3. Still (see page 51) 4. WIDE (see page 28) 5. TELE (see page 28) 6. Display (see page 12) (Play) (see page 50) (FF) (see page 51) (REW) (see page 51) (Stop) (see page 50)

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Hand Strap And Shoulder Strap

    ENGLISH Setting-up the Camcorder 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the Viewfinder: WAIT-10S/SELF-30S WAIT-10S/SELF-END 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. : After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts.

  • Page 17: Lithium Battery Installation

    Setting-up the Camcorder Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle then, adjust the length of the strap.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Source

    ENGLISH Setting-up the Camcorder Connecting the Power Source There are two ways to connect power source. Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor shooting. Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor shooting. To use AC Power Adapter 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC cord. 2.

  • Page 19: To Use Battery Pack

    Setting-up the Camcorder To use Battery Pack How long will the battery last for shooting? It depends how often it’s used in STANDBY mode. How often zoom lens are used in shooting. Prepare as many battery packs as possible. Recharging the Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 20: Using The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Setting-up the Camcorder Using the Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type Model VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52 Battery Type Approximately SB-L160 180 minutes Approximately SB-L320 360 minutes Approximately SB-L480 540 minutes The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time depends on usage.

  • Page 21: Display Of Battery Level

    Setting-up the Camcorder Display of Battery Level The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. Fully charged 2. 30% consumed 3. 60% consumed 4. 90% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 95% consumed (change the battery) 6.

  • Page 22: Inserting And Ejecting A Cassette

    ENGLISH Setting-up the Camcorder Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette There are several cassette types, depending on: Colour system used Recording/Playback time Hi8/8mm (VP-M54 is Hi8). Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Check to see if the battery pack is in place. 1.

  • Page 23: Making The First Shooting

    Basic Shooting Making the First Shooting Please make these preparations before shooting. Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) Did you set power switch to CAMERA position? Did you set LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode? Did you insert a cassette? (see page 22) Make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD (if the red tab of the cassette is opened, STANDBY will not be displayed)

  • Page 24: Basic Shooting

    ENGLISH Basic Shooting b. To stop shooting, press the red START/STOP button again. When Shooting stops, STANDBY should be displayed on the Viewfinder When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5~7 minutes without being used, it will turn off automatically.

  • Page 25: Tips For Stable Image Shooting

    Basic Shooting Tips for Stable Image Shooting While shooting, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. For stable shooting, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap. (refer to figure) Shooting with Viewfinder 1. Hold the camcorder firmly with the hand strap. (see page 16) 2.

  • Page 26: Playing Back The Tape On The Camcorder

    ENGLISH Basic Shooting Playing back the tape on the CAMCORDER You can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder. Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to PLAYER mode. 2.

  • Page 27: Viewing A Still Picture

    Basic Shooting Viewing a Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button again. Picture Search Keep pressing (FF) or during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. PLAY/STILL (REW) button ENGLISH...

  • Page 28: Zooming In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. You can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs: Gradual zoom (9~12 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE) High-Speed zoom (3~6 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE)

  • Page 29: Digital Zoom

    Advanced Shooting Digital Zoom Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. More than 22x zoom is performed digitally. The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. We recommend that you use the DIS (VP-M53/M54) feature with the DIGITAL zoom for picture stability.

  • Page 30: Advanced Shooting

    4. Press ENTER. The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will change. 5. Press MENU ON/OFF button to end setting. In case of VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. Power switch should be changed to CAMERA mode.

  • Page 31: Dis (Digital Image Stabilizer, Vp-M53/M54 Only)

    Advanced Shooting DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-M53/M54 only) The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). It provides more stable pictures when: Recording in the Zoom In mode Recording a small object close-up...

  • Page 32: Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

    Auto Focusing The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch. If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode. Manual Focusing In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

  • Page 33: Xdr/Blc

    1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. 2. Press XDR/BLC button. Normal - XDR - BLC - Normal (VP-M54) Normal - BLC - Normal (VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53) XDR enhances the subject and background. BLC enhances only the subject.

  • Page 34: Program Ae (Automatic Exposure)

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different shooting conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field. There are 6 automatic exposure modes.
  • Page 35 Advanced Shooting Setting the PROGRAM AE Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU List will appear. 3. Turn MENU dial to PROGRAM AE. 4. Press ENTER. The PROGRAM AE setting is on. 5.

  • Page 36: Dse (Digital Special Effect) In Camera Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DSE (Digital Special Effect) in CAMERA mode The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your shooting by adding various special effects. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to shoot and the effect that you wish to give.
  • Page 37 Advanced Shooting Selecting an effect 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU list will appear. 3. Turn MENU dial to DSE SELECT. 4. Press ENTER. - Now the DSE setting is possible. 5.

  • Page 38: Setting And Recording The Date/Time

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME Setting and recording the date/time feature works in CAMERA mode only. You can record the date/time on the tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder.
  • Page 39 Advanced Shooting 7. Press ENTER. The month to be reset will blink. 8. Turn MENU dial to set the desired month. 9. Press ENTER. The day to be reset will blink. 10. You can set the year, hour and minute following the same procedure used for setting year and month.

  • Page 40: Selecting And Recording A Title

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting and recording a TITLE works in CAMERA mode only. The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’s memory. You can also select the language of the titles. Selecting a Language Selecting a language works in STANDBY in CAMERA mode only.
  • Page 41 Advanced Shooting 6. Turn the MENU dial to select the appropriate language. You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/ GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to exit the TITLE LANGUAGE screen. Setting a Title 9. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear. 10.

  • Page 42: Fade In And Out

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Fade In and Out The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. To Start Recording 1.

  • Page 43: Pip

    Advanced Shooting PIP (Picture-in-Picture; VP-M53/M54 only) The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature works in combination with the DIGITAL ZOOM function by using a small, super imposed screen to show an image that is wider than the image being shot. This should help you to get a more clear idea of what you are shooting. The PIP function works in CAMERA mode only.

  • Page 44: Snap Shot

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Snap Shot(VP-M53/M54 only) With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder can function like a normal film camera, allowing you to take single still pictures. The SNAP SHOT function operates in the CAMERA mode. 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode.

  • Page 45: White Balance

    Advanced Shooting White Balance WHITE BALANCE is a shooting function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any shooting condition. You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image. AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. INDOOR: It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.

  • Page 46: Setting The Remote Control

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting the Remote Control (VP-M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54) This function is used to turn the Remote Control ON/OFF. (See page 15) 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will appear. 3.

  • Page 47: Demonstration

    Advanced Shooting Demonstration Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when you are not shooting. The Demonstration operates repeatedly until MENU ON/OFF button is pressed to stop it. 1.

  • Page 48: Lighting Techniques

    ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Lighting Techniques When you use your camcorder, there are only two possible shooting environments. You will be shooting outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter). You will be shooting indoors (Video light recommended or required). The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.

  • Page 49: To See With Tv Monitor

    It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors. To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible colour system. (VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54: PAL) (see page 54) Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Use the Audio/Video cable supplied with your camcorder.

  • Page 50: Playing Back The Tape

    Playing back the Tape Notes: VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR features a stereo audio system, connect the audio cable to input “L” of TV or VCR. In case of VP-M54, you can use the S-VIDEO cable (supplied with the VP-M54) to obtain better quality pictures if you have the S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

  • Page 51: Various Functions In Player Mode

    Playing back the Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to prevent tape and head-drum wear.

  • Page 52: Setting The Remote Control

    ENGLISH Playing back the Tape Setting the Remote Control The REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF method in PLAYER mode is the same as the REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF method in CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Video Heads

    Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. a. Normal Picture b. Noisy Picture If this happens, clean the video heads with the dried type cassette cleaner.

  • Page 54: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    You can view your recording on the Viewfinder. However, to view it on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder, the television or VCR must be PAL: VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52/M53/M54- compatible and have the appropriate audio/video jacks.

  • Page 55: Self Diagnosis Display

    Troubleshooting Check Troubleshooting Check Before contacting a service centre, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of unnecessary calls. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking slow fast TAPE END slow TAPE END TAPE slow TAPE slow D.EMG slow...
  • Page 56 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Checking If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to trouble shoot the problem. If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder. Your warranty, if applicable.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Check Symptom A vertical strip appears when you shoot a bright subject against a dark background (candle flame, for example) The image in the viewfinder is blurred The tape does not move when you press the play, Fast Forward or Rewind buttons. The Date Time or Title disap- peared even though you had it set.

  • Page 58: Moisture Condensation

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 1.8 K ohms Monaural, ø3.5 7.4 ~ 8.4 V DC VP-M50/M51/M51B/M52 : 3.9W, VP-M53 : 4.4W, VP-M54 : 4.9W Condenser mic, omni-directional 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 101 * 104 * 174.3 (mm)
  • Page 60 ENGLISH Index - A - ABROAD...54 AC POWER ADAPTER ...18 AF ...32 AUDIO...49 AUTO FOCUSING ...32 AUTO MODE ...34 AUTO POWER OFF ...24 - B - BATTERY...19 BATTERY LEVEL ...21 BATTERY PACK ...19 BLC ...33 - C - CAMERA...18 CASSETTE ...22 CASSETTE HOLDER ...11 CLEANING...53 CONTENTS ...2...
  • Page 61 Index - O - OPERATION MODE ...13 OSD ...12 - P - PAL ...54 PIP ...43 PLAY ...50 PLAYER ...50 PORTRAIT MODE ...34 POWER CONSUMPTION ...59 POWER REQUIREMENT...59 POWER SWITCH ...18 PROGRAM AE...34 - R - RECHARGING...19 REMOTE CONTROL...15 REW (REWIND) ...51 - S - SAFETY INSTRUCTION ...4 SAND/SNOW MODE...34...
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
  • Page 63 THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY: *Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home Page United States http://www.sosimple.com United Kingdom http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk France http://www.samsung.fr Australia http://www.samsung.com.au Germany http://www.samsung.de Sweden http://www.samsung.se Poland http://www.samsung.com.pl Canada http://www.samsungcanada.com Panama http://www.samsung-panama.com Spain http://www.samsung.es ELECTRONICS AD68-00186G...

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